Conclusions
Circ_0078767 could suppress NSCLC progression by inhibiting miR-330-3p, which thereby increased RASSF1 levels.
Methods
qRT-PCR was used to detect the RNA expression of genes in cells and tissues, and Western blot was conducted to determine the protein levels of RASSF1A in tissues and cells. A miRanda algorithm was used to predict the targeted relationship among RNAs. A dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was conducted to verify the targeted relationship. Flow cytometry was performed to investigate the effects of circ_0078767/miR-330-3p/RASSF1A on cell cycle progression and apoptosis. A CCK-8 assay was conducted to explore the effects of circ_0078767/miR-330-3p/RASSF1A on cell proliferation. A transwell invasion assay was completed to study the effects of circ_0078767/miR-330-3p/RASSF1A on cell invasion. Lastly, an in vivo assay was conducted to investigate the effects of circ_0078767/miR-330-3p/RASSF1A on tumour development.
Results
Circ_0078767 and RASSF1A were downregulated, while miR-330-3p was upregulated in NSCLC tissues than that in adjacent tissues. miR-330-3p had a binding relationship with circ_0078767 and RASSF1A. The overexpression of circ_0078767 and RASSF1A or the underexpression of miR-330-3p significantly suppressed NSCLC cell viability, cell cycle progression and invasion while also significantly promoting cell apoptosis. Additionally, these modulations significantly suppressed in vivo tumour growth. Conclusions: Circ_0078767 could suppress NSCLC progression by inhibiting miR-330-3p, which thereby increased RASSF1 levels.